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RAW vs JPEG | The Ultimate Visual Guide (Updated)
Gain a full understanding of RAW vs JPEG with this ultimate visual guide. This article is designed to teach you the differences between RAW and JPEG (JPG) from a pragmatic real world point of view. Thus, we will be using a lot of actual image examples to help show the exact concrete differences.
Cloudy Day Photography | How to Get Great Pictures with Overcast Skies
Check out these ten cloudy day photography tips for getting great pictures in less-than-ideal weather.
Understanding White Balance & Color Temperatures in 8 Steps
This article puts the SLR Lounge spin on simplifying White Balance and Color Temperatures to help you gain full control over your photography regardless of what kind of scene you may be shooting in.
5 Tips on How to Hold a Camera
This may be a topic that seems basic and easy to gloss over, but have you ever thought about to properly hold your camera? In this article we will be discussing 5 tips and tricks to help you get better and more stable shots while hand holding your camera.
Capturing Motion Using the Shutter Drag Camera Technique
Fast moving subject? Dragging the shutter is a great technique for capturing motion and emphasizing action in your photographs. Let’s…
What Are Metering Modes? A Practical Overview
In this photography video tutorial, we are going to briefly explain to you the different in-camera metering modes, as well as show you some practical real life examples of each mode and how they behave in use.
How Much Resolution Do You Really Need?
How high megapixel cameras compare to human eyesight.
Understanding Balance in Photography
Balance is a compositional technique in photography that juxtaposes images within a frame so that the objects are of equal visual weight. When different parts of a photo command your attention equally, perfect balance is achieved. In photography, there are two main techniques of balance you should be aware of: formal and informal. We’ll discuss the difference between each and how they can affect your photo.
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